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The housing authority made a Payment In Lieu Annual Resident Christmas Party funded in part, 1 of Taxes in the amount of $1,934.28 to the Town of by the Mashpee Housing Authority. f i Mashpee. Community Involvement tilize The Mashpee Housing Authority Executive Mashpee Housing Authority continues to u sthe services of the Barnstable Sheriffs Department Director remains active in community, State and Community Service Program to assist with cleaning Federal housing groups: Mrs. Botsford is a member of the outside of the elderly and family units, unit the Board for the Southeastern Massachusetts turnover, painting, etc. The Authority is responsible Executive Directors Association; Vice-Chairperson I for providing lunch and purchase of materials—the for the Upper Cape Domestic Violence Coalition; a financial benefit is free labor costs. member of the Professional Development/Member Service committee for the National Association of The Mashpee Housing Authority continues to Housing &Redevelopment Officials; a member of the participate in the Legal Pilot Program,which saves the board for the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support { smaller housing authorities thousands in court costs Coalition; a member of the Small Housing Authority and keeps staff informed of issues such as new state Directors Organization; a member of the Mashpee regulations, summary process actions, changes in Human Service Council; a member of the Cape Mass General Laws which could affect housing Housing Officials Organization;a member of the Cape authorities through a series of workshops and training Rental Assistance Managers organization; a member sessions. of the Section 8 Administrations Association; and the Chairperson of the Mashpee Affordable Housing Mashpee Human Service Coordinator Louise Committee. Mrs. Botsford was a member of the Patrick was voted to serve as the Mashpee Housing Census 2000: Complete Count Committee and also Authority Grievance Hearings Officer. served on the committee for the Mashpee Candlelight Vigil. All inventory, work orders, and tenant records have been fully computerized. Current Housing Programs 24 Scattered site family and elderly units funded Resident Services via the Department of Housing and Community A resident newsletter is provided to each resident Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts every month. A separate newsletter is done for each Rental Assistance Program (MRVP). development,pertinent to that development. 29 Project based family and elderly units funded Bingo is offered at least twice a month to resi- via the Department of Housing and Community dents of Homeyer Village. Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts Rental Assistance Program (MRVP) project based "Cooking for One" demonstrations are offered 3 program located at TCB Mashpee Village. –4 times a year. These demonstrations are done cour- tesy of the chef of the Center for Optimum Care. Three Alternative Housing Voucher Program units (AHVP) funded via the Department of Housing Other recreational activities offered throughout and Community Development (DHCD) to assist non the year included: Spa Day; a magic show; an annual elderly disabled individuals. Ice Cream Social; pot luck dinners; and an annual "Flower Power"program where residents are provided 24 Elderly/disabled units funded under the State annuals to plant in the courtyard. 667 Program located at the Frank J. Homeyer Village, 7 Job's Fishing Road. This development includes two Blood pressure clinics are held twice a month at barrier free units. Homeyer Village. Six State Family three bedroom units funded The housing authority maintains a small library under the State 705 Program,Breezy Acres at 570 Old for resident use. We were grateful to receive a dona- Barnstable Road. This development includes one tion of large-print books from the Mashpee Public three-bedroom barrier free unit. Library. j 28 Scattered site family and elderly units funded Annual Barbecue/Cook-out, in conjunction with via the Federal Section 8 Program. j the Town of Mashpee's annual Fireworks display funded in part by the Mashpee Housing Authority. 118 `rte